Ernie DeLeon

Ernie DeLeon serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Forest Service, supporting mission-critical acquisitions that advance forest health, wildfire resilience, and operational readiness in remote environments. Though his official title is not publicly listed, his procurement activities center on securing specialized communications equipment and technical systems essential for field operations, emergency response, and resource management across national forests. He manages acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in ecological restoration and infrastructure sustainability, with a consistent focus on wireless communications technology that enables coordination in rugged, low-connectivity terrains. DeLeon maintains established relationships with a select group of contractors, including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms capable of delivering niche technical solutions, from radio and broadcast equipment to specialized staffing and medical support services for field personnel. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in ruggedized communications hardware and mission-critical logistics, indicating a procurement approach grounded in reliability and operational continuity. DeLeon’s acquisition portfolio exhibits no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission outcomes and equipment interoperability in high-stakes environments. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, his contracting decisions remain compliant with federal procurement regulations and are driven by technical merit and vendor track record. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 334220—Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in procuring terrestrial and satellite-based communication systems, two-way radios, emergency alert infrastructure, and field-deployable transmission equipment. This specialization underscores his role in enabling real-time data flow, personnel safety, and interagency coordination across the nation’s most isolated forested regions.